WARNING: HOT MEN BELOW!!!!

I enjoy a good looking man.

Road Trippin'

This past weekend my super friend Sarah and I drove up to good ole' Utah for some fun! We took off Thursday afternoon and in St. George we stopped off for dinner at Cafe Rio. (this was my very 1st experience), and it didn't like me so much! I was sick the rest of the drive up- not good for being trapped in the car for hours and hours - we were both burping it up along the way - at least we could laugh about it even then!

Friday I went and visited my old college roommate Fallon and we had a blast! I haven't seen her in 2 years since her 1st boy was born and she already has a 7th month old- so much fun! We played with the kids all afternoon and it was so nice to visit and spend time with her and her cute little family!! (her child will be head butting me in about 5 seconds!!!)

Saturday morning woke up bright and early and went on my long run (this was supposed to be an 8-miler BTW) - I was stopped at a light and these guys pull up and yell across to me "I know you're running, but do you wanna ride?" I pondered this question for a moment- seriously- was I being hit on at 8:30 in the morning while running???? ewwww gross!!! I politely said "no thanks" and went along my way- oh how I wish my comebacks were better on the spot!! (I of course texted Rob later about this incident- isn't he so lucky?)

Needless to say I only made it 5.5 miles- I was dying on this run- it was soooo windy and hard to run- I am a wimp and hate running into the wind, it is soooo hard! So I just called it a day and headed back- I'm sure I will pay for it during my long run next week, but who cares!

I tried to enjoy a day of being by myself- this didn't go so well- I ate lunch by myself, I walked around the mall by myself, got gas by myself and drove by myself---I had much bigger plans for this time but really didn't pan out!!

Saturday evening my niece had a Twilight party planned and it was super fun! She made such good things- red velvet cupcake bites, oreo truffles, little smokies, mushroom ravioli- we went to town on that food! We then watched the movie and it was actually much better the second time around- I still laughed at most things, but could actually enjoy the story this time. (Sorry Caitlin- got you right in the middle of a sentence!!)

Sunday we lounged around, ate more, I totally embarrassed my nephews new girlfriend by talking about Bear Grylls (Man vs. Wild)- apparently I really enjoy it when he takes his clothes off and know of every episode in which this happens!!!! The look of shock on her face was priceless- sorry Sara- you are an awesome girl and I hope you stick around!!!

Monday I woke up to SNOW!!! Notice the picture below- insane!!! We also spent time at Tai Pan- what a wonderful place of home decor! I was completely overwhelmed and didn't buy anything, but it has tons of amazing things!

We drove home last night and made it the entire way with just the radio- so sad but there was cd stuck in my disk changer and I didn't want to do any more damage! We made a very wide side trip to Cafe Rio so Sarah could make sure Kip got a salad to enjoy- sorry to say I am not a huge fan of Cafe Rio----maybe I just haven't had the right thing yet!!

As I crawled into bed at 1am my sweet husband wraps his arms around me and tells me I smell like TATOR TOTS! It was the strangest and cutest thing- he woke up this morning really craving tator tots- so funny!

My Sewing Project :)

I have been inspired by all the wonderfully talented friends I have and have wanted to start sewing again so I thought what better way to start than with a girly baby dress!!! I found this cute little pattern online for free and just got some leftover fabric from the cheap bin at walmart and whipped it out in about an hour! Just don't look too closely or you'll see all my mistakes but I had a great time doing it!

I have no idea how to post a link to where the pattern came from so I'm just going to paste the link to the blog and click on patterns
www.madebyrae.blogspot.com, you can also find a version for a toddler size or just take the current pattern and enlarge on a copy machine- the pattern is really really small!!

Half Marathon Here I Come

I just registered for my 1st half marathon! I am posting this so I make it official that I really need to train and get ready. I figure if I am running through the crazy hills of Tuscany then I it will be super easy come race day when it's flat, we'll soon find out!

We've Moved!!

We just moved this past weekend to Tuscany....I won't be putting my street address on here cause that just seems like asking for trouble........it is amazing to me how 2 people could possible fill an entire 4 bedroom house....and that's not even counting the garage, I blame it all on Rob though (he collects everything under the sun)!

We are getting settled and after days of clorox wiping every surface in this place, it's starting to feel like home.

My favorite part is the giant tree out front-----I have a real tree!!! Anyways stop by and see us sometime!!

I did it!

New Years Eve was a turning point in my life....I was on my way to one of my bookkeeping clients and needed to grab lunch beforehand. I have literally never eaten by myself before. I mean I usually just go through a drive-through and eat in the car....but I've never been confident enough to go in and sit down and eat.

I decided that I was just going to try it....so Rubios Baja Grill was my destination and it felt totally normal just sitting and eating lunch...no lamo eating in the car while trying not to drop stuff in my lap, it was a big deal for me. Rob laughed at me when I told him about this, but I am just so excited about it. It takes a lot for me to feel comfortable with myself and after 2008 being pretty much the worst year ever for us- we have just been really excited for 2009 to begin! So heres to a new year and a fresh start- I'm looking forward to all the possibilities this year has in store for us!!

27 and Graying!!

I made my gray hair official today when I snapped a few pics of the top of my head! I really think it is hilarious that I have gray hair....my dad was fully gray before he was 30 and all my sisters have tons of gray hair! I always thought it wouldn't happen to me because I had blonde hair growing up...but it all came in at once!!

I obviously have not had my hair done in a few months, but it has been funny every morning trying to pin my hair back in a way that won't show too many roots!

I love it!